Monday, February 25, 2013

PROIEL: Pragmatic Resources in Old Indo-European Languages

 PROIEL: Pragmatic Resources in Old Indo-European Languages 
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This project is a close linguistic study of the language in the Greek text of the New Testament as well as its translations into the old Indo-European languages Latin, Gothic, Armenian and Old Church Slavonic.

The project aims at describing and accounting for the so-called pragmatic resources of these languages, i.e. the resources that the grammar makes available for structuring information in a text, and eventually to compare the different systems from a typological and a genetic perspective.

In producing oral or written discourses, speakers/writers mark discourse referents (events, times, places and individuals that are spoken about) as old, new or contrastive information in order to make it easier for listeners/readers to keep track of them. Different languages provide different means to achieve this.
After registeing you will have access to:
  • Ancient Greek (to 1453)
  • Church Slavic
  • Classical Armenian
    • The Armenian New Testament Browse
    • Koriwn, Life of Mesrop Browse
  • Gothic
  • Latin
    • Jerome's Vulgate Browse
    • Caesar: Commentarii belli Gallici Browse
    • Peregrinatio Aetheriae Browse
    • Cicero: Epistulae ad Atticum Browse
    • Cicero: De officiis Browse

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Open Access Journal: SCRIPTA: International Journal of Writing Systems

SCRIPTA: International Journal of Writing Systems
ISSN: 2092-7215
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SCRIPTA, the official journal of the Hunmin jeongeum Society, is a refereed journal published annually in September. SCRIPTA welcomes submissions from scholars of various disciplines whose work especially pertains to writing systems. Submissions should not substantially duplicate work that any of the authors have published elsewhere.
Scripta Volume 1, Sepember 2009
Reflections on the Invention of the Hunmin jeongeum [pdf]
'Hind Leg' + 'Fish': Towards Further Understanding of the Indus Script [pdf]
Some Remarks on Hankul Transcriptions of Middle Japanese [pdf]
Towards a Comparative Study of Sinographic Writing Strategies in Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese [pdf]
Writing Chinese in Tibetan: On the Alternatives for an Wutun Orthography [pdf]
Tokens and Writing: The Cognitive Development [pdf]  
 
Scripta Volume 2, Sepember 2010
The Korean Writing System in the World of the 21st Century [pdf]  
A Survey of the History of Hunmin jeongeum Research [pdf]
Toward an International Vocabulary for Research on Vernacular Readings of Chinese Texts (漢文訓讀 Hanwen Xundu) [pdf]
An Examination of Chinese Character Transcriptions of Jurchen and Manchu Personal Names as Reflected in the Annals of the Choson Dynasty [pdf]
Numerical Signs: The Sumerian and Chinese Cases [pdf]
On the Reconstruction of the Fragmented Documents Excavated from Seokga Pagoda 釋迦塔 [pdf]
 
Scripta Volume 3, Sepember 2011
Hunmin jeongeum: Dissemination Policy and Education [pdf]
Ancient Indian and Chinese Models of Sound Classification and their Reflections in the Writing Systems [pdf]
The Development of Japanese Kana [pdf]
Sino-Japanese Hybrids between Writing Systems: Wakan Konkōbun Seen through Grammatology [pdf]
The Ubiquity of the Gloss [pdf]
Styles of Decipherment: Thomas Young, Jean-François Champollion and the Decipherment of the Egyptian Hieroglyphs [pdf]
Indus Script: A Study of its Sign Design [pdf]
Scripta Volume 4, Sepember 2012

Tokens in China, Europe and Africa – The Significance [pdf]
Tongguk chŏngun and the Phonological System of Middle Korean [pdf]
On the Old Korean Numerals Inscribed on Wooden Tablet no. 318 [pdf]
Aspects of Writing Manchu in Hangeul in Joseon Dynasty [pdf]
Describing Old Japanese Kanji Usage: The Inadequacy of Traditional Terminology [pdf]
Khitan: Understanding the Language Behind the Scripts [pdf]
Religion, Art and Literacy: Three Critical Devices for the Legitimation of King Darius’s Kingship [pdf]

Open Access Journal: Bibliotheca Historica et Archaeologica Universitatis Timisiensis

Bibliotheca Historica et Archaeologica Universitatis Timisiensis - BHAUT
ISSN: 1453-7419
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The scientific journal Bibliotheca Historica et Archaeologica Universitatis Timisiensis (BHAUT) is an annual publication of the Faculty of Letters, History and Theology, which firstly appeared in 1997.
After the establishment of the Center for the Study of History and Archaeology "Constantin Daicoviciu” of the West University of Timişoara, BHAUT became the Center’s publication. Over the years, the scientific work of the Centre has led to the exploration of lesser-known and so far lesser analyzed areas, such as important historic events, ancient economic history, archaeology, interdisciplinary relations, informatics-archaeology, politico-military history, etc.
Paper works published in BHAUT represent acts of several national and international scientific conferences held annually at our headquarters. The journal brings together in its pages Romanian or foreigner experts, being regarded as a modern journal through its structure and documentary information.
Since 1997, XII volumes of studies, notes, reviews, and an annual chronic of the Centre for Studies of History and Archaeology appeared in the BHAUT collection. The volumes are written in Romanian, German, English and French, at the option of the authors.

The most recent volumes have abstracts only

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Eridanos: Bibliography of Polish Research on Antiquity and Antique Tradition

Eridanos: Bibliografia Polskich Badań nad Antykiem i Tradycją Antyczną - Bibliography of Polish Research on Antiquity and Antique Tradition
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The Eridanos is created to provide an open bibliographic database for general use. The main aim is to cover all books and articles written, edited, translated by Polish scholars or published in Poland by foreign authors that deal with ancient history and the reception of ancient cultures. Popular publications, novels, fictions, stories are also included if they are connected with ancient world or if they exploite motifs of ancient descent. The Eridanos is to give means to collect a comprehensive list of works on a given matter. It is important to notice, that the database is not to replace historians’ search – it is to help them in their work. It is to serve everyone who is interested in ancient history or reception of ancient cultures.

Chronological borders are still matter of a discussion, but the Eridanos gives an opportunity to include archaeological works and publications on Byzantium as well.

The creators hope that in future the Eridanos (as an independent server) will be enriched by electronic publications and a discussion forum.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Ehud Netzer Publications Available to Public from the BAS

Ehud Netzer Publications Available to Public  from the BAS

Ehud Netzer, a prominent Israeli archaeologist and the world’s leading authority on Herodian architecture, died on October 27, 2010 from a fall at Herodium, where he had been digging for 38 years in search of Herod’s tomb. Herod the Great was the ancient world’s builder par excellence. Netzer described Herod as “a king who lived and breathed the art of construction, deeply understood its ways and, quite simply, loved to build.” One might fairly say that Ehud Netzer himself lived and breathed the man and the works of Herod.

In his long career, Netzer worked at Herodium, Jericho, Masada and numerous other sites, including Hazor, Sepphoris, Caesarea and Jerusalem. A member of Biblical Archaeology Review’s editorial advisory board for 30 years, he frequently wrote for the magazine. In February 2013, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem opened a new exhibit on the journeys of two men separated by 2,000 years. One was the funeral procession of King Herod the Great; the other was the life work of Ehud Netzer.

In a commemoration of the scholarship of Ehud Netzer, Biblical Archaeology Society has made a special collection of his groundbreaking scholarship from the BAS Library available for free. This collection includes the posthumously published “In Search of Herod’s Tomb,” a piece that sits at the heart of the Israel Museum exhibit Herod the Great—The King’s Final Journey.

BAS Publications by Herodian Scholar and Archaeologist Ehud Netzer (click titles to read)

In Search of Herod’s Tomb

BAR 37:01, Jan/Feb 2011
by Ehud Netzer

A New Reconstruction of Paul’s Prison

BAR 35:01, Jan/Feb 2009
by Ehud Netzer

Floating in the Desert

Archaeology Odyssey 2:01, Winter 1999
by Ehud Netzer

Uncovering Herod’s Seaside Palace

BAR 19:03, May/Jun 1993
By Barbara Burrell, Kathryn Gleason and Ehud Netzer

New Mosaic Art from Sepphoris

BAR 18:06, Nov/Dec 1992
By Ehud Netzer and Zeev Weiss

The Last Days and Hours at Masada Found at Dan

BAR 17:06, Nov/Dec 1991
By Ehud Netzer

Jewish Rebels Dig Strategic Tunnel System

BAR 14:04, Jul/Aug 1988
By Ehud Netzer

Herod’s Family Tomb in Jerusalem

BAR 9:03, May/Jun 1983
By Ehud Netzer

BAR Readers Restore and Preserve Herodian Jericho

BAR 4:04, Nov/Dec 1978
By Ehud Netzer

See a Biblical Archaeology Society web-exclusive slideshow gallery from the Herod the Great—The King’s Final Journey exhibit at the Israel Museum, along with Suzanne F. Singer’s exhibit review.
 

Hephaistos Text Online

Hephaistos Text: Free, open and collaborative study of the ancient world
Hephaistos Text is a springboard for free, open, and collaborative scholarship in the discipline of Classics and related ancient fields. This website hosts forward–looking projects that aim to facilitate scholarly group work, disseminate previously unavailable material, and involve a wider audience in the ancient world.
A selection of our ongoing projects (more can be found under the Projects tab above):

  • The Libanius Translation Project is a collaborative translation of the Declamations of Libanius of Antioch into English, many of which have never been translated. It is led by Amit Shilo and Kyle Johnson.
  • The Plato's Protagoras is a new translation with collective input, led by Dhananjay Jagannathan.
  • The Ancient Greek Social Media Project, led by Amit Shilo, posts videos of historical performances, notifications of current runs, and scholarly articles about Greek drama on social networking sites. It is currently posting weekly under "Greek Tragedy" and "Ancient Greek Tragedy" on Facebook, as well as "Greek_Tragedy" on Twitter. It is aimed at promoting a higher profile, wider audience, and deeper understanding of Greek drama in an age of instant communication.
  • The Ancient Greek 101 Podcast, led by Amit Shilo, will make available an entire university–level Ancient Greek course online for all to use freely.
  • The Ancient Medical World Project is a collaborative translation project of previously untranslated medical texts, such as much of Galen. Additionally, it will bring together medical texts from across cultures in the original and translation to foster interconnections in their study and encourage understanding the ancient world as a whole. It is led by Amit Shilo and Kyle Johnson.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Oriental Institute 2011-2012 Annual Report Online

Oriental Institute 2011-2012 Annual Report


The Entire 2011-2012 Annual Report In A Single Adobe Acrobat Document


INTRODUCTlON

Introduction. Gil J. Stein
In Memoriam: Eleanor Guralnick
In Memoriam: Cissy Haas
In Memoriam: Donald Oster

RESEARCH

Çadir Höyük. Gregory McMahon
Center For Ancient Middle Eastern Landscapes (CAMEL). Scott Branting
Chicago Demotic Dictionary (CDD). François Gaudard And Janet H. Johnson
Chicago Hittite Dictionary (CHD). Theo Van Den Hout
Diyala Project. Clemens Reichel
Epigraphic Survey. W. Raymond Johnson
The Giza Plateau Mapping Project. Mark Lehner
Hamoukar. Clemens Reichel
Heaven On Earth. Deena Ragavan
Islamic Archeaology And The Oriental Institute. Tasha Vorderstrasse And Donald Whitcomb
Jericho Mafjar Project. Donald Whitcomb
Kerkenes Dag Project. Scott Branting
Marj Rabba. Yorke M. Rowan
Mummy Label Database (MLD). François Gaudard, Raquel Martín Hernández, And Sofía Torallas Tovar
Nippur. Mcguire Gibson
Oriental Institute National Musem Of Afghanistan Partnership. Gil J. Stein
Oriental Institute Nubian Expedition (OINE). Bruce Williams
Pathways To Power. Gil J. Stein
Persepolis Fortification Archive Project. Matthew W. Stolper
Tell Edfu. Nadine Moeller and Gregory Marouard

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH

Individual Research 2011-2012

RESEARCH SUPPORT

Computer Laboratory. John C. Sanders
Electronic Resources. John C. Sanders
Integrated Database Project. Scott Branting, John Sanders, Wendy Ennes, Angela Spinazze, Helen Mcdonald, Susan Allison, Foy Scalf, And Jack Green
Ochre Data Project. Sandra R. Schloen
Publications Office. Thomas G. Urban
Research Archives. Foy Scalf
Tablet Collection. Andrew Dix

MUSEUM

Museum. Jack Green
  • Special Exhibits. Emily Teeter
  • Publicity and Marketing. Emily Teeter
  • Registration. Helen McDonald and Susan Allison
  • Archives. John A. Larson
  • Conservation. Laura D'Alessandro
  • Prep Shop. Erik Lindahl
  • Suq. Denise Browning
  • Photography. Anna R. Ressman

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Public Education: Carole Krucoff
Volunteer Program: Catherine Duenas and Terry Friedman

DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBERSHIP

Development. Steve Camp
Visiting Committee.
Membership. Amy Weber
Special Events. Meghan A. Winston
Honor Roll.

PERSONNEL

Faculty and Staff of the Oriental Institute

Thirty two issues of Oriental Institute Annual Reports are available digitally

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